See also BK nephropathy. BK virus infection in the transplanted kidney may cause kidney dysfunction and/or graft loss. Some immunosuppressive drug and dosage regimes may increase the potential for nephropathy. The nephropathy can lead to the need for renal replacement therapy.
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